Gerald Ryan

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Gerald Ryan
Personal information
Birth December 27, 1895,
Recruited from Middle Park CYMS
Height and weight 180 cm / 72 kg
Playing career¹
Debut 1917, South Melbourne vs. , at
Team(s) South Melbourne (1917-18)
  • 26 games, 37 goals
¹ Statistics to end of 1918 season
Career highlights

Gerald Patrick Ryan (born December 27, 1895) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the VFL.

A full-forward originally from Middle Park, Ryan spent just two seasons at South Melbourne. He had a big impact in their 1918 premiership year, topping the club's goalkicking with 32 goals and kicking three in the Grand Final.

[edit] References

  • Holmesby, Russel and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.